Oakdale came into Friday's contest having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They put the hurt on the Rockwood Tigers with a sharp 17-6 win on Friday. Oakdale's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Rhylan Hicks made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over six innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Hicks was also big at the plate, going 1-for-6 with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Taylor Smith, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all six of her plate appearances. Anna Summers was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
Oakdale's victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-10. As for Rockwood, their defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-10.
Oakdale will head out on the road to take on Coalfield at 1:00 p.m. on Monday. Oakdale is facing Coalfield at the right time seeing as Coalfield is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Rockwood, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 16-6 loss vs. Oliver Springs on the 19th.
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